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Malaysia condemns the act of terrorism in Sri Lanka (Updated)

· April 21, 2019 ·

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has condemned the Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and four luxury hotels that reportedly killed at least 138 and wounded more than 400. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today said on Twitter: “I strongly condemn the act of terrorism that killed more than 130 people in Sri Lanka.” “Easter is a joyous occasion for Christians and to commit such an act on such a day or any day is truly condemnable. Our prayers are with with Sri Lankans during this difficult period.” Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar described the attacks during a religious occasion as “senseless and brutal”. “Hopefully, the Sri Lankan government will nab the perpetrators and bring them to justice. My fellow Cabinet members and I express our condolences to the families and friends of the victims as well as the Sri Lankan government and its people,“ he said in a statement today. Minister of Economic Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali called for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that as of 1.30pm in Malaysia, no Malaysians were reported among the victims. “Malaysians… Read full this story

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